Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Section 4.3 Exponential Functions - 4.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 305: 2

Answer

$x=-4$ or $x=1$

Work Step by Step

Subtract $4$ from each side of the equation and factor to obtain: $x^2+3x-4=0 \\ (x+4)(x-1)=0$ Next, we will apply the Zero-Product Property to obtain: $x+4=0$ or $x-1=0$ This yields: $x=-4$ or $x=1$
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